Hola amigos! I'm thinking about taking the AP Spanish exam and could use some advice. For those who've taken it, how much of it is conversational versus written? Is the grammar part intense? Would be awesome to get a rundown of what to expect, especially for the speaking parts. Gracias!
¡Hola! It's great that you're considering taking the AP Spanish exam. The format of the test has different sections addressing both spoken and written language skills. There are two main sections: the multiple-choice section and the free-response section. The multiple-choice section tests your reading and listening comprehension but doesn't involve speaking. The free-response section is where you'll be doing the writing and speaking. The writing includes an email reply and an argumentative essay. For speaking, there are two parts: a simulated conversation (like a role-play where you respond to a recorded voice) and a cultural comparison presentation, where you speak in response to a prompt about cultural topics in Spanish-speaking communities.
Regarding grammar, yes, it's pretty important throughout the test, but especially so in the written parts where you have time to think about your response. The conversational part does assess your ability to speak accurately and fluidly, but there's a bit more leeway since it's on the spot. Best advice? Practice speaking as often as you can beforehand, and review key grammar points! Buena suerte!
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